That’s it. Those are the only three Stanford golfers to win the NCAA title.

Not even Patrick Rodgers, the No. 1-ranked amateur in the world who turned pro with Stanford teammate Wilson last month, could win the NCAAs.

“No matter what I do, I will never be on a list more distinguished than that one,” said Wilson, who will play in Monday’s Rockford Pro-Am at Forest Hills Country Club, as will Rodgers. “Even if I get on a major champions list, it won’t be more distinguished than that one. It might be the same, but it’s hard to get more distinguished than Tiger and Sandy.”

As Wilson said, “Tiger needs no introduction,” but Tatum was also quite impressive. He not only was the individual NCAA champ, he also led Stanford to back-to-back team titles in 1941-42, went on to become a Rhodes Scholar and a lawyer and helped design and develop The Links at Spanish Bay golf course in Pebble Beach.

Wilson, on the other hand, spent most of his college career in Rodgers’ shadow.

“It was great to play with Patrick; I learned a lot competing against him,” Wilson said. “Some people told me I was overlooked, but I don’t read a lot about golf or watch a lot of golf on TV, so it’s hard for me to answer that. I always played golf because I love it, not because I want people to talk to me.

“I don’t pay that much attention to what is written and said about golf that much in general. Not that I am a huge name in the sport, but I don’t pay much attention to what’s written about me. I stay in my bubble. That’s how I play my best. But it’s always nice when they say nice things about me.”

People are talking about Wilson more and more as he suddenly became an equal of his more-famous college teammate Rodgers, who credits Wilson the same way Wilson credits Rodgers.

“Cameron and I really pushed each other this year,” Rodgers said. “He’s been a great guy to learn from. I pick his brain and learn what he does well. He was awesome this year, and his success has pushed me to do better.”

Wilson and Rodgers both begin their pro careers with more of a cushion than most nascent pros. Their college fame brought each a multiyear endorsement deal. Rodgers signed with Nike. Wilson will be paid to wear Izod shirts, pants and belts on Tour.

“They have made some really cool stuff for me,” Wilson said. “That’s the advantage of having a strong amateur and college resume; players who do that can find funding to help them get on their feet. It’s really beneficial to not be playing for your rent every time you tee it up.”

This weekend’s John Deere Classic was only Wilson’s second PGA tournament as a pro, and he has missed the cut both times. But he remains a young player to watch.

“I am sure there is stuff I will be learning each week,” he said, “but I feel very ready. I played in a lot of tough situations on tough golf courses against good competition. I am as prepared as I can be.

“Pressure only comes from what people say and write about me, and I’m not paying enormous attention to that. I don’t want to think about what it all means. I don’t pay attention to moving parts. I just pay attention to my own golf.”